Once in a lifetime opportunity to live on a private beach in sought after Fort Trumbull neighborhood. This classically elegant home boasts 10' ceilings on the main level and plenty of entertaining space. Enjoy all year round vacation. Large outdoor shower with dressing room. Oversized 2 car garage provides additional storage. Elevator shaft in place to second floor. Third floor living space and exercise room plus large bonus room and storage space. Entire house is powered by natural gas generator. First floor den is an optional first floor master if necessary. Decks off study and master bedroom. Spa like master bath with jetted free standing tub. Oversized shower with 2 shower heads including extra large rain head. Designer lighting throughout. Gourmet kitchen with large island. Separate refrigerator and freezer and wine refrigerator units. Microwave/convection oven in island. Pantry in kitchen for storage. Large in kitchen dining area. Separate formal dining room with fireplace. Views from all main level rooms. Mudroom laundry and full bath make beach living easy. Full size laundry room on second floor. Large circular driveway with stone pavers provide plenty of off street parking. Easy access to Metro North train. Walk to train or town and restaurants. Walk to boat at Milford Yacht Club. Walk to Silver Sands State Park on new Boardwalk. Easy access to I95 and Merritt Parkway. It doesn't get any better than this!
Sold for $3,600,000
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$3,600,000
61 Shell Ave, Milford, CT 06460
4beds
5,001sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2017
0.28 Acres Lot
$3,601,500 Zestimate®
$720/sqft
$7,127 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,601,500
$3.28M - $3.96M
$7,127/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Upper Level, mudroom laundry and laundry upper level
Features
- Mud Room, Laundry Room, Wired for Sound, Open Floorplan, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage, Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,001 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood), Stone
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Beach Front, Beach Rights, L. I. Sound Frontage
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Dry
Details
- Parcel number: MILFM27B444L8
- Zoning: RES
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water Connected
Green energy
- Green verification: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Milford
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 3499000
Other
Other facts
- ViewYN: true
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Zoning: RES
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Wine Cooler, Gas Range, Freezer, Range Hood, Electric Dryer, Subzero
- FireplaceYN: true
- Roof: Asphalt
- GarageYN: true
- AttachedGarageYN: true
- AssociationYN: 0
- HeatingYN: true
- PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Patio
- RoomsTotal: 11
- ExteriorFeatures: Underground Sprinkler, Awning(s), Balcony, Garden, Barbecue, Stone Wall
- FireplaceFeatures: Insert
- FireplacesTotal: 2
- WaterfrontYN: true
- ConstructionMaterials: Frame, Shingle Siding
- ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
- CommunityFeatures: Fitness Center, Basketball Court, Park, Medical Facilities, Public Transportation, Library, Public Rec Facilities, Commuter Bus
- GreenBuildingVerificationType: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
- Basement: Crawl Space
- DoorFeatures: French Doors
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- WaterfrontFeatures: Harbor, Beach Front, Beach Rights, L. I. Sound Frontage
- InteriorFeatures: Mud Room, Laundry Room, Wired for Sound, Open Floorplan, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
- SecurityFeatures: Security System
- View: Water
- LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level, Upper Level, mudroom laundry and laundry upper level
- ParkingFeatures: Attached Garage
- WindowFeatures: Storm Window(s), Thermopane Windows
- Attic: Storage, Walk-up
- OtherEquipment: Generator
- AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Doors
- YearBuiltSource: Public Records
- FoundationDetails: Concrete
- LotFeatures: Dry
- WaterSource: Public Water Connected
- WaterSewerExpense: 323
- MlsStatus: Active
- TotalActualRent: 3499000.00
- TaxAnnualAmount: 43280
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Sold | $3,600,000+16.1%$720/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2022 | Sold | $3,100,000-9.5%$620/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170430693 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $3,425,000$685/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170430693 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2021 | Contingent | $3,425,000$685/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170430693 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $3,425,000$685/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170430693 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,795 +1.4% | $1,854,330 |
| 2024 | $54,035 +8.5% | $1,854,330 +1.1% |
| 2023 | $49,817 +2% | $1,833,540 |
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Neighborhood: 06460
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Meadowside SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Harborside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Jonathan Law High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Meadowside
- High: Jonathan Law
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Connecticut
- New Haven County
- Milford
- 06460
- 61 Shell Ave